Charles, Ray - I Could Write a Book Lyrics
[Joey]
A-B-C-D-E-G
I never learned to spell
At least not well.
1-2-3-4-5-6-7
A great amount.
But my busy mind is burning
To use what learning I've got.
I won't waste any time,
I'll strike while the iron is hot.
If they asked me, I could write a book
About the way you walk and whisper and look.
I could write a preface on how we met
So the world would never forget.
And the simple secret of the plot
Then the world discovers as my book ends
How to make two lovers a friend.
[Linda]
Use to hate to go to school
I never cracked a book;
I played the hook.
Never answered any mail;
To write I used to think was wasting ink.
It was never my endeavor
To be too clever and smart.
Now I suddenly feel
A longing to write in my heart.
If they asked me, I could write a book
About the way you walk and whisper and look.
I could write a preface on how we met
So the world would never forget.
And the simple secret of the plot
Is just to tell them that I love you a lot.
Then the world discovers as my book ends
How to make two lovers a friend.
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Charles, Ray I Could Write a Book Comments
This is the about the best version of this song I've ever heard, from the arrangement to her great singing. Wonderful.
How nice this rendition is, pure sounding. I loved Ray Bryant's playing. I met him and his wife at Alphonse's one night when I had a gig with Arlette Budwig and Sweets Edison brought them in and introduced me. Very nice people. He was a giant and so was Betty Carter.
Great job...almost makes me want to write a romance.
@afrenchindublin Thank you Clem, sure, it's 'The 39 Steps' (1935)
Lovely tribute! I like the credits too, with the GWTW pic. I can't remember the film at 0:41, what's the title please?